Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Sony
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
FX5 is 2 months newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7R VI
Wins
FX5
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 7R VI has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 16.6 MP)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- AAlpha 7R VI has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
Alpha 7R VI is 4mm thinner than FX5 but it is also 18mm taller.
Alpha 7R VI is 21 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 83mm Alpha 7R VI · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 79 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
FX5
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Eye, Insect, Vehicle
Card types
Adds SDXC UHS-II
Reasons to choose
FX5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
AA filter
Only FX5 supports it
Internal RAW video
Only FX5 supports it
Weather sealing
Only FX5 supports it
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 759
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Battery capacity — Both 2670 mAh
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
FX5
Pros
- ✓5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- –Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- –Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- –4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- –No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
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Sony Alpha 7R VI
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Alpha 7R VI or FX5?
Alpha 7R VI scores 8.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for FX5 — 66.8MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7R VI and FX5?
Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7R VI and FX5?
Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the Alpha 7R VI is 21 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7R VI and FX5 record 4K video?
Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7R VI and FX5 weather sealed?
Alpha 7R VI: No. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7R VI launched at $4,499 and FX5 at $4,899. The Alpha 7R VI is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.